German-speaking Switzerland

Overview of German-speaking Switzerland

This is the German-speaking part of the country, comprising 17 of the 26 cantons (plus parts of four others) where German is the sole official language. It covers 65% of the territory and is home to around 6 million people, including cities like Zurich or the capital, Bern, which is over 80% German-speaking.

Key facts

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : German-speaking Switzerland

• Main city: Zurich.

• Population: 5,945,737 (2015).

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Climate and weather

Main cities

Tourist attractions

Cities and their heritage

Nature and activities